Construction Cost Estimates for a Car Dealership in National, US
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a car dealership using US National Average costs from 2019 RSMeans cost data. If you would like to localize costs to your specific zip code, RSMeans Data Online allows you to easily localize the cost of your entire estimate to zip codes across the United States and Canada. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union and open shop labor for a 21,000 square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build a car dealership in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of car dealership models by state.
NOTE: This cost estimate uses 2019 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available in RSMeans Data Online.
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Garage, Auto Sales with E.I.F.S. & Concrete Block / Rigid Steel
| Cost Estimate (Standard Union Labor) | % of Total | Cost Per SF | Cost |
| SubTotal | 100% | $98.02 | $2,058,469.84 |
| Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) | 25% | $24.51 | $514,617.46 |
| Architectural Fees | 7% | $8.58 | $180,116.11 |
| Total Building Cost | $131.10 | $2,753,203.41 | |
| Cost Estimate (Open Shop) | % of Total | Cost Per SF | Cost |
| SubTotal | 100% | $89.24 | $1,873,975.95 |
| Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) | 25% | $22.31 | $468,493.99 |
| Architectural Fees | 7% | $7.81 | $163,972.90 |
| Total Building Cost | $119.35 | $2,506,442.83 | |
Other Square Foot Model Building Type Options:
Garage, Auto Sales with Face Brick & Concrete Block / Bearing Walls
Garage, Auto Sales with Face Brick & Concrete Block / Rigid Steel
Garage, Auto Sales with Stucco & Concrete Block / Bearing Walls
Garage, Auto Sales with Stucco & Concrete Block / Rigid Steel
Garage, Auto Sales with Tilt-up Concrete Panels / Rigid Steel